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Klimt Criminal Complaint: African Prince's Escape From Hungary Scandal Escalates
XpatLoop
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The ministry of construction and transport has filed with police a criminal complaint over a painting by Gustav Klimt which is believed to have been taken out of the country illegally, the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the...
Official Launch Of The African Union Fellowship Programme On Disarmament And Non- Proliferation
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Bankole Adeoye, on behalf of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the Commission officially launched the African Union Fellowship Programme on...
‘UK-Africa Creativity Must Thrive’
London Daily Digital
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July 16, 2025
Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Government to Support International Students and Boost Creative Ties with Africa London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the government to reconsider proposals that could deter international students from studying in the UK,...
Feature: Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
The Chronicle News Online
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July 16, 2025
To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played the role of loyal colonial subject, and left their dignity behind. On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the...
Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the First Quarter of Financial Year 25/26 and Formation of Joint Ventures in the PRC for Humanoid Robotics Business
The Slovenia Times
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July 16, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 July 2025 - This news release is made by Johnson Electric Holdings Limited ("Johnson Electric" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") for the business operations and selected...
Stanbic IBTC Signs CNY800m Loan Partnership With China Development Bank
Leadership
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July 16, 2025
Stanbic IBTC Bank, has signed a three-year, CNY800 million term loan agreement with China Development Bank (CDB). This landmark facility, executed under the strategic collaboration framework between the Standard Bank Group (SBG) and CDB, marks a...
Concerns mount as JAMB bows to pressure, lowers university cut-off to 150
Business Day
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July 19, 2025
Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar and chief executive, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) … Academics warn of falling standards, strained infrastructure, and rising dropout rates The pressure on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board...
Ghana to host China-West Africa Medical Summit and Expo
Ghana Business News
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July 16, 2025
Ghana will host the 2025 China–West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment Summit to advance healthcare reform and digitalisation. Scheduled for August 20–22 at the Accra International Conference Centre, the event will...
Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025
US Army
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July 14, 2025
Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) DODJI, Senegal — For many service members, participating in an international military exercise can feel like joining a larger, multinational family. For U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn...
Ethiopia Kicks Off Regional Diplomacy Training for Young East African Diplomats
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 14, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a regional training program for young diplomats from six East African countries, a move designed to strengthen regional cooperation and further the Pan-African...
MARCO BOUWER: Recent China-Africa Trade Expo was a tale of two contrasting approaches
BusinessLIVE
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The 4th China-Africa Trade Expo (CAETE), recently held in the city of Changsha in China’s Hunan province, brilliantly encapsulated the growing economic ties and deeper co-operation between China and our continent. Representatives from 53 African...
Prince Harry celebrates ‘strengthened and renewed’ partnership during solo trip away from Meghan Markle
GB News
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July 15, 2025
Prince Harry has celebrated the reaffirming of a "strengthened and renewed" partnership during a solo visit to Angola following a meeting with President João Lourenço. The Duke of Sussex made the trip without Meghan Markle amid peace talks between...
NOC Pledges Support For African Arm Wrestling Championship
New Telegraph
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July 14, 2025
With just eight days to go until the official kickoff of Abuja 2025 on July 23, anticipation continues to soar as the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced crucial financial backing for the upcoming 14th African Armwrestling Championship...
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Seeks Tech, Business Partnership with Nigeria
Arise News
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July 16, 2025
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on Tuesday in Lagos, promised the Nigerian business and technology sector close collaboration that would boost business growth, expansion, and job creation. Khan led a trade mission to Nigeria, comprising 26...
Treon and Forbes Marshall announce long-term strategic partnership for global expansion
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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TAMPERE, Finland, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Treon, a leading IoT technology company, has announced a long term strategic partnership with Forbes Marshall, a pioneer in steam engineering and process automation based in India. With a legacy...
Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to the rule of Law in address to diplomats
Switch TV
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July 15, 2025
NAIROBI — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners that the country remains grounded in constitutional governance and strong public institutions. Speaking at the French Embassy during the 145th Bastille Day...
Maximize your points with American Express Membership Rewards transfer partners
The Points Guy
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July 15, 2025
It's no wonder that TPG staffers (and our readers) love American Express Membership Rewards points. Whether you want to redeem your Amex points for a cheap and cheerful hotel room or fly first class to Asia, you can transfer Amex points to an...
How we’re tackling cybersecurity threats in Nigeria –Thaakar, Sophos sales director, Africa
The Sun Nigeria
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July 16, 2025
By Chinenye Anuforo [email protected] In today’s digital world, cybersecurity threats such as ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) are very common and have plunged organisations into scathing losses. With that harsh reality, it simply...
DR Congo, China pledge to enhance comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
Xinhua News Agency
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KINSHASA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and China have pledged to enhance their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple fields during high-level meetings...
Ghana to host China- West Africa Medical summit and Expo in August
Ghana News Agency
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July 15, 2025
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, July 15, GNA – Ghana will host the 2025 China–West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment Summit to advance healthcare reform and digitalisation. Scheduled for August 20–22 at the...